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Yahoo
25-05-2025
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Economic impact of SEC Tournament in Hoover
HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) — The SEC tournament is wrapping up in Hoover, with the final day of play planned for Sunday. The impact of the tournament has had a far-reaching impact, bringing millions of dollars to central Alabama. Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato says this year's SEC Tournament is projected to pump $17 million into the local economy. 'The events that are held here, people come from all over the world. Particularly the United States, but all over the world,' Brocato said. Those words from Mayor Brocato rand true on Saturday. CBS 42 caught up with first-time SEC Tournament attendee Easton Moss and his mom, Ashley. Ashley Moss said the Hoover Met is a great place to watch the tournament. 'It's a great facility, I hope we are watching my son play here one day,' she said. 'Everyone's been really welcoming. It's a great atmosphere all around.' Over the last year, the city of Hoover has invested $25 million into the Hoover Met. Mayor Brocato says this investment pays off for all of central Alabama. 'This is a metro event. It's really a statewide event, but certainly the metropolitan area benefits a great deal for it. We are part of the metro, and we want to see all of our cities thrive,' he explained. The next big event at the Hoover Met will be the World Police and Fire Games in June. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
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Alabama baseball vs Tennessee second round showdown postponed by SEC
HOOVER — Alabama baseball's originally scheduled matchup against Tennessee in the 2025 SEC Tournament has been pushed back. The league office announced Tuesday evening that second round games Wednesday would be delayed as a result of incoming severe weather in the area surrounding the Hoover Met that interrupted the completion of the first round. Advertisement Game 4 of the SEC Baseball Tournament between Mississippi State and Texas A&M was originally scheduled to be played 30 minutes after the conclusion of Game 3 between Florida and South Carolina, but has since been moved to the 9:30 a.m. CT slot that Alabama (41-15) was originally slated to play in against the Volunteers. ROAD TO TUSCALOOSA: Rob Vaughn hitting milestones with Alabama baseball, but he almost didn't take the job REQUIRED READING: Texas A&M told Rob Vaughn he 'wasn't good enough,' and it shapes Alabama baseball today Start time for Alabama baseball vs Tennessee in SEC Tournament is 'TBD,' according to the league Now, the start time for No. 9 seed Crimson Tide and No. 8 seed Tennessee (41-15) is "TBD," according to the SEC. The league stated that ticket holders with tickets for Session 2 and Session 3 will be admitted to Games 4 and 5 and those with tickets for Session 3 and Session 4 will be granted entry to Games 6 and 7. Advertisement After Alabama and Tennessee, No. 12 seed Oklahoma will face No. 5 seed Georgia and the winner of Florida-South Carolina will meet No. 7 seed Ole Miss at a time that has yet to be determined. All contests on Wednesday will be shown on the SEC Network. May 20, 2025; Hoover, AL, USA; Alabama second baseman Brennen Norton (21) fields a grounder and throws to first during the game with Missouri in the first game of the SEC Baseball Tournament at the Hoover Met. Emilee Smarr covers Alabama basketball and Crimson Tide athletics for the Tuscaloosa News. She can be reached via email at esmarr@ This article originally appeared on The Tuscaloosa News: Alabama baseball vs Tennessee second round showdown postponed by SEC
Yahoo
19-05-2025
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Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato discusses renovations to The Met ahead of SEC Baseball Tournament
HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) — Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato joined CBS 42 Morning News Monday to discuss the upcoming SEC Baseball Tournament. Brocato discussed the $23 million renovation, three-year renovation to the Hoover Met. Some of those renovations included changing the locker rooms for the athletes, new entrances, parking lot renovations, chair-back seating, and more. The Hoover Met will host the SEC Tournament through at least 2028. The tournament begins Tuesday, May 20. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
